Title V, SEC. 5104. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER NUMBERS. 
      (a) In General. As part of the health information system, the Board shall 
    establish a system to provide for a unique identifier number for each 

        (1) eligible individual; 

        (2) employer; 

        (3) health plan; and 

        (4) health care provider. 

      (b) Impermissible Data Links. In establishing the system under subsection 
    (a), the National Health Board shall ensure that a unique identifier number 
    may not be used to connect individually identifiable health information (as 
    defined in section 5123(3)) that is collected as part of the health 
    information system or that otherwise may be accessed through the number 
    with individually identifiable information from any other source, except in 
    cases where the National Health Board determines that such connection is 
    necessary to carry out a duty imposed on any individual or entity under 
    this Act. 

      (c) Permissible Uses of Identifier. The National Health Board shall by 
    regulation establish the purposes for which a unique identifier number 
    provided pursuant to this section may be used.